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Any surgery is risky. Believe it or not there is a high rate of success in heart surgery. Specialists for the heart have come a long way and are very adept at what they do and deaths are at a very low percentage. The most important thing is the patient has faith in them. If a patient is going in for ANY surgery and has ANY questions they should speak to their doctor or try to schedule a meeting with the heart surgeon. The patient has a right to know what is going to happen before, during and after heart surgery. Since this is a 3rd open heart bypass then the patient would find it frightening, but more comfortable about it than having to go through it the first time. The mind is a wonderful thing, so a good outlook for heart surgery of any sort is a must. Learning relaxation exercises (slow breathing, small walks if the specialist OKs this.) Even if a person can't walk they can listen to soft music, close their eyes and invision a beautiful place they would like to be and they don't have to take one step to do that. Believing in the faith of your choice is one of the strongest things a person has going for them. The patient should allow short visits from family and friends so they are not constantly alone with their fears. I know many people who have heart surgery and it's added many, many years onto their lives. Good luck & God Bless Marcy
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What are the risks involved in bypass surgery?
All surgeries carry risks (which are greater for obese people) such as blood clots, infection, blood loss and breathing difficulties. Risks specific to bypass surgery include heart attack, infection to the wound area, chest pain, fever, memory loss and heart rhythm problems.
Are there risks involved with heart bypass surgery and is it safe?
That is completely up to you and your doctor. For more information on heart bypass surgery visit here http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002946.htm
What are your specific risks during coronary artery disease surgery?
Risks and Complications of Heart SurgeryUnderstanding the Potential Risks of Heart SurgeryEvery open heart surgery presents the risk of complications specific to the procedure being performed, in addition to the general risks of surgery. The risks vary from one type of heart surgery to another (including pacemaker placement, coronary artery bypass grafting,congenital defect repair, valve repairs and more), and may be higher if the heart is stopped and blood is pumped by a cardiopulmonary bypass machine rather than by the heart during the procedure.
What is the main gastric bypass surgery risk?
There are indeed risks associated as this is major surgery. Patients can get heart attack or strokes if they are not monitored carefully after surgery.
Where can I find out more about risks of gastric bypass surgery?
The risks of gastric bypass surgery may be inquired about at a local Gastric Bypass Surgeon's office or online at various websites that provide information regarding the risks, such as the following: www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass/MY00825, www.muschealth.com/weightlosssurgery/procedures/bypassrisks.htm, and www.webmd.com/diet/news/20041007/studies-weigh-risks-of-gastric-bypass-surgery.
Where can I find out more about risks with gastric bypass surgery?
Medline Plus has a great section on diet. It also has a large selection on Gastric Bypass Surgery. In these articles it goes over surgery, recovery time, and all the risks associated with the surgery. Any surgery is a risk.
Are there any risks of bypass surgery?
Anytime you have surgery there are risks, especially when you are dealing with general anesthesia like you will be with gastric bypass surgery. The risks with this kind of surgery may also very from person to person. The best thing to do would be to talk to your doctor because he/she will be able to give you the most educated opinion in if this surgery is best for you.
what are the risks of having bypass surgery?
Blood clots, loss, breathing problems and infection are just some of the possible risks that come along with bypass surgery. Here's a great article that shows all steps in the process, and also shows the risks in bypass surgery: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002946.htm
What are the risks involved with having gastric bypass surgery?
There are many risks with gastric bypass surgery including gallstones, ulcers, and bloating. In some cases death and blood clots in the legs have also occured.
What are the risks of the bariatric surgery gastirc bypass?
Tell him to think about this long and hard before he follow through on this. Bariatric surgery is major surgery so he will have the same risks as other surgery. His body may not be able to sustain and he could die on the table. He could also have a heart attack later or a stroke.
What are the risks of bypass surgery?
The most dangerous risk of bypasss surgery is its link with mental decline. Nearly 51% of patients who have had bypass surgery have suffered significant brain damage.
Is a gastric bypass hernia, one of the possible dangers with getting surgery?
It is one of the risks involved with the surgery. You must weigh the risks carefully when deciding to have surgery performed.
